09/18/2026
On September 9, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a new temporary measure allowing certain work permit holders already in Canada to study a short course or program without applying for a separate study permit. The measure took effect on September 4, 2026.
This applies to eligible workers whose valid work permit was issued after their original period of authorization, closing a gap that previously prevented some workers from studying short programs under the existing six-month exemption. The goal is to help temporary workers gain skills, licences, and credentials in sectors such as health care, construction, and the trades.
If IRCC has identified you as eligible, you will receive an email directly and you do not need to submit a separate application. The authorization to study ends on whichever comes first: the expiry of your work permit, the expiry of the public policy, or its revocation. The policy is scheduled to run until December 31, 2027, though the government may end it earlier.
This measure does not extend your work permit, and it does not create a new pathway to permanent residence. If your program is longer than six months, a study permit will generally still be required.
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